Metro Atlanta teen arrested with shotgun at U.S. Capitol

Name: Metro Atlanta teen arrested with shotgun at U.S. Capitol
Uploaded: 2026-02-18T19:35:09Z
Description: An 18-year-old from Smyrna, Georgia, was arrested Tuesday after allegedly charging toward the U.S. Capitol with a loaded shotgun and tactical gear. Carter Camacho was detained on the Lower West Terrace after complying with police orders to drop his weapon. No injuries were reported, and the motive remains under investigation.

An 18-year-old from Smyrna, Georgia, was arrested Tuesday after allegedly charging toward the U.S. Capitol with a loaded shotgun and tactical gear. Carter Camacho was detained on the Lower West Terrace after complying with police orders to drop his weapon. No injuries were reported, and the motive remains under investigation.

Posted February 18, 2026 2:35pm EST